What if you could teach ChatGPT who
you are—your needs, your situation, your goals—and get answers tailored to you
every time?
You can. And it starts with using a
simple “profile.”
Whether you're managing your health,
writing your memoir, changing careers, or just trying to stay organized, using
a custom profile in ChatGPT (or any AI assistant) helps you move from generic
advice to personalized guidance.
🛠️ What’s a Profile?
A “profile” is a brief written
summary of your:
- Life situation
- Goals
- Preferences
- Challenges
- Context
You share it with ChatGPT in a new
chat to help it give better, more relevant responses.
✅
Step-by-Step: How to Use a Profile in ChatGPT (Free or Paid)
1.
Start a New Chat
Go to ChatGPT and open a brand-new
conversation.
2.
Paste in Your Profile
This should include the 6 Core
Questions:
The 6 Core Questions for Your
Profile
1.
Where do I live, and what’s my
environment like?
2.
What’s going on with my body
(symptoms, energy, sleep)?
3.
How’s my emotional and mental state
lately?
4.
What’s going on spiritually or with
meaning/purpose?
5.
What medications, supplements, or
treatments am I using?
6.
What are my goals—what would I like
help with?
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Example: A Simple Health Related Profile (but make your own just for you!)
I live in a mid-sized city with
moderate access to healthcare and public parks. I work from home and sometimes
feel isolated but appreciate the flexibility.
I deal with low energy, occasional
anxiety, and digestive issues. My sleep is often broken, especially when I’m
stressed.
Emotionally, I’m stable but tend to
overthink and struggle with motivation. Spiritually, I’m searching for more
purpose and trying to reconnect with nature and gratitude.
I take a multivitamin, a probiotic,
and occasionally use over-the-counter sleep aids.
My goal is to get better at managing
stress, improve my sleep and energy, and stay on track with healthy habits like
walking, writing, and reducing sugar.
⚠️ A Note About Privacy
Don’t include highly sensitive
personal data, such as:
- Your full legal name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Health insurance details
- Home address
- Names of doctors or other identifiable individuals
- Account numbers or private health identifiers (PHI)
✅ Example of safe sharing:
“I take a thyroid medication and a blood pressure pill.”
❌ Too sensitive:
“I take Synthroid 50 mcg prescribed by Dr. Smith at Oakview Clinic, patient ID
28374.”
Keep things general, especially in
the free or public versions of ChatGPT. Use your judgment—treat it like
journaling in a smart notebook, not submitting medical records.
3.
Add This Instruction at the End
“Please remember this profile for
this chat and use it to give me personalized responses based on who I am and
what I’ve shared. I may ask follow-up questions about symptoms, emotions, or
decisions.”
4.
Ask Naturally
Now you can ask questions and get
responses tailored to you. No more “one-size-fits-all” answers.
Example:
·
“Can you help me create a sleep
routine based on my profile?”
·
“Why might I feel more tired after
eating lunch?”
·
“Help me find low-effort meals that
fit my energy and digestion needs.”
Please Note - These are just
examples to get you started, but by following these tips, you can create prompts
that are even more effective for generative AI:
1.
Be Specific:
Clearly state your request. Don't be vague;
tell the AI exactly what you want.
2.
Add Context:
Give background info. The more the AI
understands, the better the response.
3.
Experiment & Refine:
Don't be afraid to play around! Try
different phrasings to see what works best.
💡 Tips for Ongoing Use
- Stick with the same chat thread in the free
version for continuity.
- In ChatGPT Plus (Projects), memory persists
across multiple chats inside the same project.
- You can make multiple profiles: a general one,
and others for specific goals (e.g., health, creativity, spiritual growth,
productivity).
- The more context you give
ChatGPT, the more it can truly help you—safely, respectfully, and
personally.
🎯 Real-Life Applications
This approach can help you with:
- Managing health or chronic conditions
- Tracking emotions, habits, or symptoms
- Creating personalized wellness or learning plans
- Reflecting on decisions or transitions
- Coaching yourself through challenges
- Supporting others (as a caregiver, advocate, or friend)
📘 Want to Go Deeper?
If you'd like more detailed
guidance, including examples, templates, and how to use this method for health
and healing, check out my book:
How to Build Your Personalized
Holistic Digital Health Companion: Using ChatGPT to Manage Symptoms, Emotions,
and Life with 24/7 Support
📖 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC3VTB9C
Thanks to Generative AI, Google
Bard/Gemini
and ChatGPT, for help preparing this article.
If you like my work, please check
out my Author Page.
Thanks!
Disclaimer - For informational purposes only. This article is not a substitute for
professional medical advice. Always
consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Additional Disclaimers here.
